| Chicago | Beersel | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 13.58 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 10.17 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 323.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 2.41 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 549.99 |